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Page 2 Minutes for the Meeting of October 1, 2014  There was concern about a waiver for a landscape architect. Presenting a landscape plan at the definitive stage without the input of a landscape architect would be done at the applicant’s risk.  Some sort of pedestrian accommodation should be provided given the proximity to a school entrance. The type of pedestrian path to provide remained unclear at this time.  Look into a plan that would reduce the slope of the way to less than 15% at all points. If possible include a street profile of the entire street with the definitive submittal.  The applicant should look into making the street one-way to allow for parked vehicles or consider granting the Town permission to regulate parking on the road.  The width of the aprons for existing driveways that are over 20 feet would be acceptable.  The planting strip waiver could provide room for a pedestrian accommodation.  The shoulder width would depend on the overall plan regarding parking, pedestrian accommodations and street trees. Audience Comments:  There was concern about pedestrian safety for a route to the school.  Put back the no left turn sign that was removed overnight without any notice.  Who would be responsible for the cost of relocating and repairing the wall if moved?  Potholes prevent people from flying down the street; road improvements would make road safety worse.  The residents like the character of the road want to keep the trees that exist.  There should be only minimal changes to grade as the overall grade from top to bottom of the way was 12%. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted, 5-0, to approve the preliminary subdivision plan for 17 Colony Road. The applicant can come forward with a definitive plan next time. Stormwater Regulations update: Engineering has yet to provide any updates. **********************************ZONING*********************************** Zoning Map Changes: Mr. Henry said there would be handouts for the public information session on November 19 in the cafeteria at 201 Bedford Street.